The Commonwealth Bank of Australia allows customers to withdraw cash directly from a teller, with some limitations and options for increasing daily limits. Below you will find current information on standard withdrawal amounts and how to adjust them.
Default teller withdrawal limit
A default the withdrawal limit from a teller at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is usually 800 AUD daily. However, for cards issued on or after 9 February 2015, this limit is typically set at 2,000 AUD per day, depending on your account settings and verification status.
How to increase withdrawal limits
However, a customer can increase the sum to 2,000 AUD in online banking or the mobile application. To do this, log in to NetBank or the CommBank app, go to "Manage my accounts" and choose "Change my daily card withdrawal limit". The changes are applied instantly and can help if you need larger sums of cash on short notice.
Cash withdrawals with teller assistance
Withdrawals made directly with teller assistance may attract additional fees depending on the type of bank account. For example, holders of a Smart Access account may be charged a 3 AUD fee per over-the-counter withdrawal. However, this fee is waived for youth, pensioner and concession account holders. Always check your specific account conditions to avoid unexpected charges.
QR cardless cash withdrawals
In addition to using your card, you can also withdraw money via the CommBank mobile app using the QR Cardless Cash feature. This allows you to take out up to 2,000 AUD daily without using a physical card. It’s a convenient option if you’ve lost your card or simply prefer mobile banking.
For more details, visit the official CommBank pages:
To summarise, the standard withdrawal limit at a CBA teller is 800 AUD per day, which can be increased to 2,000 AUD using internet or mobile banking. Additional fees may apply when withdrawing with teller assistance, so it’s important to know your account type and available features.
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